I just finished reading The Story of Edgar Sawtelle.
Yes, it was one of the Oprah books, but that is not why I read it. Mom said it was good and she usually is a good judge of books so I rented it from the library. I rent all my books from the library, much more economical in this economy and I am not left wondering what to do with a finished hardcover.
Anyway, the book is based many years ago on a farm in Wisconsin. The history of the family based in the book is given This is a family who breeds and trains dogs. You are then introduced to Edgar. Edgar was born unable to speak. But Edgar has a special gift about him and a special relationship to the dogs. The story explains the youth of Edgar and the changes in his family. I will not give the entire story away because I am sure some people have not yet read the book and don’t want to ruin it for anyone.
The book is very long and very good. But the ending was horrible. It just left you there. Not knowing what happens next. Will there be another book? Will there be a movie? (I hope so!) So be warned, if you do not like that type of book ending, it will leave you feeling disappointed.
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